by our candidates.
Description of steps to improve performance in meeting goal or lessons learned in meeting goal, if applicable:
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
We also transitioned to a new interim chair in fall 2015.
Academic year 2016-17
Is your program preparing teachers in special education in 2016-17?
Yes
How many prospective teachers did your program plan to add in special education in 2016-17?
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
We are recruiting from inside Kentucky in a "grow your own" effort and we are revising our traditional special ed program to be more current, relevant, and engaging. Our numbers did not increase in 2015-2016 due to our following KY regulations, as well as clarifying and following our own policies and procedures. In addition, sadly, the professor we hired in fall 2015 passed away in fall 2016 and we have relied on two adjunct professors this year (2016-2017). This has delayed our plans for this program.
Academic year 2017-18
Will your program prepare teachers in special education in 2017-18?
Yes
How many prospective teachers does your program plan to add in special education in 2017-18?
Provide any additional comments, exceptions and explanations below:
We are completing a search for a new faculty member for our special ed program and look forward to renovating this program beginning fall 2017.
Section II Annual Goals - Instruction of Limited English Proficient Students
Each institution of higher education (IHE) that conducts a traditional teacher preparation program (including programs that offer any ongoing professional development programs) or alternative route to state credential program, and that enrolls students receiving Federal assistance under this Act, shall set annual quantifiable goals for increasing the number of prospective teachers trained in teacher shortage areas designated by the Secretary or by the state educational agency, including mathematics, science, special education, and instruction of limited English proficient students. (5205(a)(1)(A)(ii), 5206(a))